espo Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 Most would "kill" to have this paint finish, but I understand your standards. At least you realize how and why it happened and you can avoid painting it that way next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted June 1, 2020 Author Share Posted June 1, 2020 1 hour ago, espo said: Most would "kill" to have this paint finish, but I understand your standards. At least you realize how and why it happened and you can avoid painting it that way next time. Thanks David. I appreciate that, but I now know that I would continually kick myself from now until who knows when if I didn't correct it. I'm sure that you know how it is. When you know that there is a flaw on one of your projects, no matter how small, or whether or not anyone else would notice it, it's the first thing you yourself notice every time you look at the model. I just decided that it wasn't worth that. It's already coming along pretty well. I checked the body this afternoon and there are already big blisters all over in the paint. I'll leave it for another 24 hours and see how it looks. The longer I leave it in the soup, the easier the paint will come off. Barring any major prep issues, with luck it will be ready for more color very soon, possibly by this weekend. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted June 3, 2020 Author Share Posted June 3, 2020 Out of the pond. A little filler sanding and it will be ready for attempt #2. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 You'll be much happier knowing you corrected the issue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted June 6, 2020 Author Share Posted June 6, 2020 Painting has resumed. I thought that I would try using a darker base of Duplicolor garnet red to see if it would darken the finish a bit. Doesn't appear to have done much, but that's okay. I was perfectly happy with the color anyway. So, a couple of quick coats of dark red, followed by a couple of Sunfire Red is where I stand until my next order of Scale Finishes paint arrives. A couple more light coats should do the trick. With any luck I can avoid the paint issues that arose last time. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gman Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 A promising (re)start. As always, your build is looking great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teds57 Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 Love the color Steve and hopefully its better than last time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted June 8, 2020 Author Share Posted June 8, 2020 Thanks guys! The Scale Finishes order arrived today. Another bottle of Sunfire Red, and a little bottle of Pontiac blue enamel for the engine. Should be back on track now. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted June 10, 2020 Author Share Posted June 10, 2020 Final color coats were applied today, as well as finishing the scripts. At this point, no splotches or stripes are evident in the paint, but then again, I hadn't noticed any in the first attempt either. The true test will come with the completion of the first clear coat, which will hopefully take place this evening. I'm keeping my fingers crossed! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelson Posted June 11, 2020 Share Posted June 11, 2020 Glad to see you stripped it and started again,i'm sure you sleep better at night now.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted June 11, 2020 Share Posted June 11, 2020 Looks fantastic Steve! I hope the clear works out as well!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Posted June 11, 2020 Share Posted June 11, 2020 19 hours ago, StevenGuthmiller said: The true test will come with the completion of the first clear coat, which will hopefully take place this evening. I'm keeping my fingers crossed! Steve Good luck on your mission, Steve! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geno Posted June 11, 2020 Share Posted June 11, 2020 Lookin' good Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spottedlaurel Posted June 11, 2020 Share Posted June 11, 2020 Good luck, looks even better this time around and would be such a shame if it didn't work out again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted June 17, 2020 Author Share Posted June 17, 2020 Thanks fellas for all of your well wishes. It appears as though they have worked because the final clear coat went on yesterday evening and I can find no issues with it. At this point, I believe that the body is ready for polishing and foiling. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 Looks good Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nazz Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 1 hour ago, Can-Con said: Looks good Steve. I concur . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott8950 Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 Looks great Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted June 18, 2020 Author Share Posted June 18, 2020 Thanks guys! While the clear coats cure, it's time to move on to some other items. I sprayed the chassis plate several days ago, so I finished it up today by masking and spraying the fuel tank with some Alclad aluminum. I then masked the tank and sprayed the straps with Alclad dark aluminum. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spottedlaurel Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 Latest progress on the bodyshell and underside looks excellent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 Steve, Excellent work, as always. I have enjoyed viewing this build. I want to get started on my 62 GP soon (as soon as I find where I put it) and I'll be looking back through this thread as a reference to how it should be done. Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 The quality of your work never ceases to amaze and inspire. Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 I didn't think the paint could get any better, and then you go and do this!! LoL It looks absolutely great! Shouldn't take much polishing with that built-in shine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 I agree with Bucky, the paint redo is even better than before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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